Clarence Daniels

Clarence Daniels
No. 16 – Antwerp Giants
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBNXT League
Personal information
Born (2000-12-06) December 6, 2000 (age 24)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolMaranatha Christian
(Plymouth, Minnesota)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024Elitzur Netanya
2024–presentAntwerp Giants
Career highlights and awards

Clarence Oliver Daniels II (born December 6, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Antwerp Giants of the BNXT League. He previously played for Montana State Billings and Lake Region State College.

Early life and high school

Daniels attended Maranatha Christian High School in Minnesota. As a senior, he was a 2018 All-Conference First Team honoree. Daniels committed to play college basketball at Montana State Billings.[1]

College career

Daniels came off the bench for Montana State Billings as a freshman before his sophomore season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He transferred to Lake Region State College after the season.[2] As a sophomore, Daniels averaged 20.5 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. He was named the Mon-Dak Conference MVP and was selected to the NJCAA All-Region XII team. He opted to transfer to New Hampshire after the season.[1] Daniels averaged 15.3 points and 10.7 rebounds per game as a junior. He entered the transfer portal after coach Bill Herrion's contract was not renewed, although Daniels ultimately returned to New Hampshire.[3] He was named America East Player of the Year as a senior.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Five Newcomers Sign to Join Wildcats in 2022-23". New Hampshire Wildcats. April 21, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Brown, Roger (January 21, 2023). "State of Sports: The scouting tape didn't lie about UNH's Clarence Daniels". New Hampshire Union-Leader. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Brown, Roger (April 26, 2023). "Top scorer/rebounder Clarence Daniels decides to stay at UNH". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "UNH's Daniels Named Men's #AEHoops Player of Year to Lead 2024 Award Winners". AmericaEast.com. America East Conference. March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.